Carbon Market - A New Partnership to Foster Québec's Green Economy

Gaz Métro is proud to announce multi-year agreements with WSP Canada Inc. to purchase offset credits generated by the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through landfill biogas collection and destruction systems operated by WSP at the Mont-Laurier, Saint-Raymond, Rivière-Rouge and Saint-Flavien landfills. The partnership marks a further step towards attaining the environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Québec.

The technology installed by WSP will bring about a permanent reduction of GHG emissions equal to some 140,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalents (t CO2 eq.). WSP operates collection and destruction systems for the biogas generated at each landfill. The collection systems carry the gas to a pumping station, after which it is destroyed. Overall, the process results in significant reductions of GHG emissions at the sites.

"In recent years, we have developed substantial expertise in biogas collection. Through intensive research on the various technical aspects to this endeavour, we have developed a product unique to the industry in sites that meets the specific criteria of the C & T system. We are delighted to partner with Gaz Métro, a Québec firm committed to actively reducing GHG emissions by purchasing the full offset credits generated through our technology. Such partnerships are clear proof that respect for the environment can be economically viable and profitable for all parties involved in the reduction of GHGs," said Olivier Joyal, Environment Vice President - Québec at WSP.

"As we evaluate the means for offsetting GHG emissions available to us and our customers, the importance of finding an approach that maximizes local economic and environmental benefits is clear. By partnering with WSP, we combe our commitment to helping achieve Québec's environmental targets with long-term investment with our business partners," said Vincent Pouliot, Carbon Market and Energy Efficiency Manager at Gaz Métro. "We encourage our customers to reduce their energy consumption through our energy efficiency programs. Then we offset the remaining GHG emissions in various ways, including through the purchase of offset credits that we prioritize."

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WSP | www.wsp-pb.com